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Southland NPC coach Bob Telfer has resigned with one year of his three-year contract remaining. Southland finished bottom of the First Division in 1999, a draw with neighbours Otago all they had to show for their season. In 1998 they managed 2 home wins and Telfer's departure was not unexpected.

The concern for all in Southland must be that their best players, no 8 Paul Miller in particular , will move elsewhere before the start of the next NPC season.